WEEKLY: Akerson zeros in on '13 launches | Reports of EV death premature | Dealers get new DMS option

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Dec. 3, 2012

» Tell a colleague about this newsletter    » Open this newsletter in a web browser    » Home page » Webinars » Contact Us ShareThis AutoNews.com, free this week From Dec. 3-9, stories on our Web site will be available to anyone registered at autonews.com. Normally, only paid subscribers have full access. The site contains almost every article from each week's print edition and is updated 24/7 with news and commentary. So go to autonews.com/subscribe. EDITOR'S PICKS Akerson zeros in on '13 launches General Motors is assembling a team of 100 engineers to work hand-in-hand with suppliers ahead of a spate of key vehicle launches. They'll crawl deep ...  FULL STORY   Reports of EV death premature  Dealers get new DMS option  How federal grants and an overeager industry combined to create massive lithium ion battery overcapacity  Mitsubishi's U.S. rebound plan: Boost lineup, add output  Tops on Yoshinaga's to-do list: Squeezing out more Subarus  Be careful what you buy or sell  Fiat taps sex, supermodels to sell its cars  China's leaders must rethink auto policy  Beijing, it's time to release registration data Advertisement Sign up & Rock On with the SiriusXM Pre-Owned Vehicle Program Join over 7,000 dealers giving pre-owned customers a complimentary 3-month trial to SiriusXM at the time of delivery. Participate today and get a chance to win a trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Enroll Now. FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY Ram's mpg boast gets a snappy comeback from Ford As the Big Kahuna in the large-pickup class, Ford has taken a swipe at the rival Ram 1500 and its boast of best-in-class 25 mpg highway fuel economy. ...  FULL STORY  FINAL ASSEMBLY : Civic's interior no longer inferior FINAL ASSEMBLY : An L.A. premiere for BMW's heir apparent FINAL ASSEMBLY : North Korea's auto jugger-not comes to a halt FINAL ASSEMBLY : Apocalypse wow! on the Bay Bridge DEALERS Buick dealers want an Encore Orders for compact crossover more than quadruple GM's forecast When General Motors opened the order bank this fall for the Buick Encore compact crossover, GM had expected an initial allocation of about 2,000 units ...  FULL STORY   Rewarding staffers pays off for Hendrick BMW  Dealers AUTOMAKERS AND SUPPLIERS EDITORIAL CAFE is enough; ZEV rules defy logic, buyer choice California and the 10 states that typically follow its tailpipe emissions and fuel economy policies must rethink the mandates that would require autom ...  FULL STORY   A turnaround Born of Fire  New yen headache hits Honda Accord in U.S.  Protect EPA, NHTSA AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE CONGRESS AUTOMOTIVE NEWS WORLD CONGRESS 4 execs join World Congress panel on purchasing Purchasing executives from Ford, Chrysler Group and two top suppliers will take part in a purchasing panel discussion on Jan. 16, the second day of th ...  FULL STORY  PEOPLE Obituaries Information about Don Ackerman, the former owner of Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas, and Zig Ziglar, a motivational speaker who inspired world leaders and bu ...  FULL STORY  AUTO SHOWS L.A. AUTO SHOW Ford takes new tack in latest software update Determined to show that its infotainment systems are up to date and easy to use, Ford Motor Co. is launching another software improvement for MyFord T ...  FULL STORY   Audi expects diesel surge; equips more models, boosts ads  Porsche ponders sports car; no decision yet on small sedan  Mercedes plans big changes for '14 E class  Mazda, Fiat study more joint vehicles  Subaru will get more BRZs to sell  Looming fiscal cliff troubles auto execs  Nissan updates '14 GT-R for performance  Toyota aims at segment leaders with new RAV4  Freshened Fiesta gets more options, refinement DESIGN Ohio r&d for next Accord? Exec gives a peek at flagship's future A clean-sheet redesign of the Honda Accord just left the gates, but engineers are already planning its successor. Development of Honda's next-generati ...  FULL STORY   Chevy's recipe for Spark EV: Torque, tech  GM plans early Malibu refresh FIXED OPERATIONS FIXED OPERATIONS That thing got a Hemi? It does now Mopar engine kits enable dealers to grab aftermarket work The Mopar parts and service brand is expanding its crate engine offerings, now allowing owners of pre-1996 Chrysler Corp. vehicles and newer Jeep Wran ...  FULL STORY   Toyota pushes dealers for certified body shops WEBINARS MARKETPLACE JOB LISTINGS The Secret to Selling Service Contracts in the Service Drive Wednesday, December 5, F&I training expert Rick McCormick will teach you how can succeed in service drive sales by understanding your customer. If you haven't attended a presentation from Rick McCormick this workshop is your opportunity to learn a winning strategy that combines cutting-edge technology with cutting-edge techniques. You will leave with 10 intentional steps to implement immediately. 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QBE FIRST   Increase your customer paid labor and parts sales Service Advisor Training   Let us show you how AutoRaptor You have many choices when it comes to a CRM   Integrated perspectives into info. and insights. Experian Automotive Sales Manager: Sport Durst Automotive Group Location: Durham, NC, United States Various Positions: vAuto NA, United States General Manager: Unknown Location: Stafford, VA, United States To view other breaking news stories throughout the day, visit autonews.com To unsubscribe from this email newsletter, or to sign up for more email products, please click here. Automotive News is located at 1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan, 48207